Homemade Sweet Potato Gnocchi: Simple Yet Delicious
There is something quietly magical about making pasta at home—especially when the tools are simple, and the ingredients are humble.
Shrimp hummus crostini
Here is a perfect summer brunch food idea for a small gathering. Your guests will be impressed with these super easy crostini with green hummus and juicy shrimps.
Grapefruit honey lemonade
ummertime calls for loads of refreshing glasses of lemonade. Especially during the summer vacation after a short trip to the pool, requests for lemonade are difficult to ignore. Grapefruit honey lemonade is one of my favorite ways of enjoying lemonade.
Rose phirni/Semolina pudding
Eid celebration is incomplete without some dessert. I kept it simple this time with Rose phirni. It is semolina pudding with rose flavor. It has a lovely shade of pink and looks elegant on your lunch table.
Crostini with sweet potato and labneh
What started as an experiment became the hero on my brunch table. This light crostini can be described as caramelized sweet potato bits on toasted baguette slices with creamy labneh. It needs a handful of ingredients and gets done in no time.
Microgreens: tips and tricks on how to grow and preserve
As a food stylist, I know how crucial it is to keep the garnish fresh and perfect. And when I say garnish, I mean the herbs, microgreens, fruits, flowers, etc. In the beginning, during a shoot, I would rush to my nearest grocery when the garnish would wilt. And wilted or discolored herbs do not make great pictures.
Raspberry, pear and kale salad with grapefruit dressing
A crispy salad with the right balance of sweet and citrus flavors. Kale raspberry and pear salad with grapefruit dressing is one salad you have to try this summer.
Palak paneer or Cottage cheese in spinach gravy
Palak or spinach gravy with paneer is a popular Indian dish. It is vegetarian and loved by all in the subcontinent. There are numerous versions of this dish with cottage cheese, chicken, and even potatoes or chickpeas. However, growing up on the cottage cheese version, I am kind of partial to it.
Greek-style salmon kebabs with tzatziki sauce
A light summery bowl of kebabs and salads for lunch makes the day perfect. Greek-style salmon kebabs with tzatziki sauce will transport you to Greece while you are still at home.
No churn mango ice cream
I feel ice cream is an indulgence that I cannot deny myself and my family. This easy, no-churn, no-brainer ice cream recipe will help you get over the craving for ice cream in no time. Of course, mango icecream had to be the first one.
Mahalabia with orange blossom water and figs
Mahalabia is a Middle eastern rice pudding with a gorgeous texture. It is a dessert that has simplicity and elegance. Flavored with cardamom, orange blossom, or rose water, it tastes unique. It took me less than 15 minutes to prepare this dessert.
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